Posts in the Tips & Tricks Category

During the winter storm last week, many, many homes suffered damage. Pipes burst inside homes and water flooded the floors, ruining the floors, furniture, clothes and appliances. Days later, the carpets and flooring inside may still be saturated. Many home owners haven’t been able to get the resources they need to clean up the mess […]

Prevent frozen pipes during a cold spell The weather forecast for North Texas in winter will start with temperatures in the mid to high 70s, but it won’t take long for the temperature to drop. Soon, we could see record-low temperatures, a hard freeze, ice storms or more. When the temperatures drop, certain pipes, especially […]

It’s that time of year to… Check the operation of your smoke detectors, and change the batteries. Install additional detectors if needed. Inspect and ready your heating system. Empty the ashes, and clean the soot from your fireplace. Check the weather-stripping around doors and windows, and replace those that are worn. …and remember to set […]

You’ve got an older home, but you’ve got eco-friendliness on your mind, and you want to do everything possible to add improvements that will benefit the environment. Check out these great ideas for accomplishing your eco-friendly goals: HVAC If you live in an older home, you probably had a small thermostat that looked like this: […]

If you own a home, going solar is a no-brainer. Upon installation of a solar system you immediately begin to reduce your energy bills. As an investment, solar can provide an amazing return every month as you see your energy bill shrinking. You are automatically protected against rising energy prices, and a good solar system […]

The quest for eco-friendly apartments and homes is spreading fast, and we have seven great ideas to quickly and constructively join the green movement. Check these out: Outside If you are in an arid climate, it may be hard to keep a green lawn, but try to resist the urge to rip out the grass […]

Looking For A Special Treat For Mom? Every Mom is different. Every family is different. Mom’s special day should be unique, just for her and her family.  But, what can a family plan for a one-of-a-kind day in addition to a beautiful bouquet. Fort Worth Magazine has some ideas.  44 of them. From restaurants to […]

If you live in the DFW area, you probably have allergies. We live in a big, dusty, city surrounded by machines billowing exhaust and pollen from plants and trees. We also have dust and pollens blowing in from hundreds of miles away. D Magazine published an article explaining why we have so many allergies. Why […]

You do not want to hire just anyone to repair your home after a flooding disaster. These types of services must be performed by qualified licensed specialists. Your life depends on the quality of their work. All Berkeys plumbers, air conditioning technicians and electricians are licensed and have passed thorough background checks. Electric If you […]

Everyone wants the latest, most energy saving (and cost saving) technologies, right? The HVAC industry is no different. New technologies are being developed all the time. Most homes are traps for allergens, dust, and other contaminates, which can make allergies a whole lot worse than they need to be. Honeywell’s Whole House Air Cleaner systems […]